Mobile Vehicle Technician (Van) Nights
VANRATH
Job Description
VANRATH are pleased to be partnering with a prominent, multi-site automotive retail and aftersales group with an extensive UK and NI footprint. As part of continued expansion within their field-based service operation, we are recruiting for a Mobile Vehicle Mechanic (NIGHT SHIFT) to join their growing team.
This is an excellent opportunity to secure a permanent role within a progressive organisation that continues to invest in technology, training and customer service excellence.
The Role
Reporting to the Mobile Service Manager, the successful candidate will operate as a fully qualified field-based technician, delivering maintenance, inspection and repair services directly to customers at their home or workplace.
You will act as a brand ambassador while ensuring vehicles are maintained safely, efficiently and in line with approved manufacturer and legislative standards.
Key duties will include:
- Carrying out scheduled servicing, mechanical repairs and fault-finding across a range of passenger vehicles
- Conducting vehicle health checks and providing clear, accurate diagnostic feedback
- Working strictly in accordance with manufacturer guidance, company procedures and current legislation
- Completing all job cards, service documentation and digital records accurately and within required timeframes
- Delivering a professional, customer-focused experience during every interaction
- Managing your own workload effectively while maintaining high productivity standards
- Supporting team knowledge-sharing and assisting less experienced colleagues where appropriate
- Maintaining safe working practices and ensuring all tools and equipment are used correctly
The Ideal Candidate
- Full qualification in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair (NVQ, City & Guilds or equivalent)
- Current ATA accreditation (or working towards)
- Proven experience within a dealership or high-volume automotive service environment
- Strong diagnostic capability and sound mechanical knowledge
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Excellent organisational and administrative skills
- Confidence in customer-facing situations with a professional manner
- Experience mentoring or supporting junior technicians (desirable)
- A full UK driving licence held for at least 6 months with fewer than 9 penalty points
- Proof of Right to Work in the UK
What's on Offer
- Competitive salary package, company vehicle that can be kept overnight
- Bonus opportunity linked to performance
- Company pension scheme
- Ongoing manufacturer and technical training
- Long-term career progression within a large automotive group
- Access to employee perks and discount schemes
Some feedback from recent VANRATH candidates-
''I would highly recommend VANRATH who I found to be thoroughly helpful, informative and efficient from first point of contact. Within a week of sending my CV I had interviewed and received an offer for a new role''
''Very pleased with the service provided and extremely appreciative to VANRATH, who I'd highly recommend.''
''VANRATH was very helpful in assisting me in obtaining my new employment post. They made care to stay in touch, inform me of any updates and gave me some excellent interview advice. Thank you for all your assistance; I wouldn't think twice about using VANRATH again. Outstanding service.''
Skills:
Vehicle tech vehicle technician car car mechanic vehicle mechanic mobile mechanic
Benefits:
Work From Home Fantastic benefit package van
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